Since skiing's infancy, backcountry skiing has always been a part of the sport, with skiers seeking solitude, a good uphill ...

Fewer crowds: Some backcountry areas have gotten busier, but if you know where to look, it isn’t too hard to find a quiet, ...

The term “backcountry” refers to terrain that is out of bounds from ski resorts, often accessed by a trailhead, although some people head into the backcountry from a gate at a resort boundary.

Backcountry skiing’s new popularity has also been driven by a quest for connection. In the East, a vibrant grass roots movement is drawing scores of skiers to develop new backcountry ski terrain.

Once upon a time, backcountry skiing was a niche sport enjoyed by a select group of skiers viewed as “hardcore” or “extreme.” But that’s no longer the case. Thanks to the Covid-19 ...

Backcountry ski touring on a day with good snow and a blue sky is very hard to beat, in my opinion. 17. You'll learn from friends. Like many outdoor activities, I discovered that I was able to ...

You needn’t be a daredevil to go backcountry skiing—just willing to clomp up a hill. Around the U.S., several new spots are easing newcomers into a sport where utter seclusion is the whole point.

Backcountry skiing appeals to more than just guys in their 20s, however. Shoreline physician Kristen Johnson, 45, dragged her family of four up the Skyline Lake Trail across from Stevens Pass on ...

Escape to Vermont’s backcountry without pitching your tent! Imagine a robust trail system where you can hike, bike, or ski ...

It was a gorgeous day for an adventure: the sky was blue and cloudless, there was new snow and I was finally trying out something that had been on my list for a while — backcountry skiing. The lure of ...

“Backcountry skiing takes a lot of forms, everything from adventurous mountaineering to simple touring around woods,” said John Weir, marketing manager at Bent Gate Mountaineering in Golden.